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The Town of Bethlehem has awarded Microenterprise Grants to six local small businesses
The Town of Bethlehem has awarded Microenterprise Grants to six local small businesses as part of its continued investment in economic development, entrepreneurship, and job creation. This round of grants marks the continuation of Bethlehem’s successful Microenterprise Grant Program, which was awarded $200,000 in 2025 to support emerging and expanding businesses within the Town of Bethlehem. The grants are funded through the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal and are designed to
Town of Bethlehem Among 13 Top Towns in New York State
Receives Gold Status in Inaugural Towns of Excellence Program (Bethlehem, NY) – The Town of Bethlehem in Albany County, N.Y., received a Gold award from the New York Association of Town’s (NYAOT) inaugural Towns of Excellence Program. Only 13 towns among the 933 in the state received this prestigious recognition, and Bethlehem is 1 of only 6 who achieved the Gold standard. Town Supervisor David VanLuven attended NYAOT’s 2026 Annual Meeting in New York City on February 16, to receive the award on behalf of
